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Best Budget Laptops UK 2026

34 laptops reviewed in the budget range · sorted by editor rating · prices update hourly

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We have reviewed 34 budget laptops, and these are the three worth knowing about first. The top-rated pick is the 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB R... (rated 8.6/10): Fast, silent, and genuinely all-day, but ports and webcam will… In second place, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook Review UK 2026 (rated 8.0/10): Outstanding battery and build for the money, just don't expect… Rounding out the top three, the 2019 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch... (rated 7.5/10): Premium Apple build and that stunning display, but ageing hardware… Each of these is worth a closer look before you buy, and the full list below covers every option we rate in this band.

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